1098 Engine back plate

[Troutrunner]

Can anyone out there tell me what material a 1098 engine back plate is made from, it apears to be cast of some type. I want to weld a couple of large bolts through it, don't ask! well not yet anyway, all will be revealled later

[PSL184]

steel plate I think although we have discussed this before with varying opinions......

[Troutrunner]

I have made the crank hole larger with a small angle grinder and an arc with chain drillings close together and snapped off the unwanted piece and it has the appearance of broken cast iron but cast iron I think would not have the strength, does cast steel have the same look about it ?

[bmcecosse]

Yes - we think it's some kind of cast steel. They crack quite easily - and often - especially if the bolts to the gearbox are left a bit loose. I expect you are wanting to use it on a 1275 engine........

[ampwhu]

mr troutrunner, funny seeing you this side of the fence!

[Troutrunner]

mr troutrunner, funny seeing you this side of the fence!

And you but I do have a moggy in my fleet

[ampwhu]

mr troutrunner, funny seeing you this side of the fence!

And you but I do have a moggy in my fleet

yes i know. i'm here to see things in a different light!

[Troutrunner]

Different people, different ideas and different knowledge, even Tadge is on TMF for the Turbo side of "A Series" stuff !